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SNPs policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The Scottish National Party’s conference has backed the decriminalisation of cannabis for medicinal use.” ‐co.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for medical use

The SNP strongly supports the legalization of marijuana for medical use. In 2018, the party's conference voted overwhelmingly in favor of decriminalizing cannabis for medical use, and the party has consistently advocated for patients to have access to medical cannabis when it is deemed appropriate by healthcare professionals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The SNP has shown support for the legalization of marijuana, particularly for medical use. In 2018, the party's conference voted overwhelmingly in favor of decriminalizing cannabis for medical use. However, their stance on full legalization for recreational use is less clear, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

The SNP has shown support for a more progressive approach to drug policy, including the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use. While they have not explicitly called for the full legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana, their overall stance on drug policy suggests that they may be open to this idea. However, without a clear statement on this issue, the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

While the SNP has not explicitly called for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses, their support for the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use and a more progressive approach to drug policy suggests that they may be open to this idea. However, without a clear statement on this issue, the score is not higher. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The SNP has shown support for the legalization of marijuana, particularly for medical use, and has not advocated for maintaining the current prohibition. As a result, they would likely disagree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

The SNP has shown support for a more progressive approach to drug policy, including the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use. They have not advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders, and this answer is in direct opposition to their stance on drug policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

SNP Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 283 voters that identify as SNP.

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